Rachel McAdams Makes Rare Appearance With Jamie Linden at LAX

Rachel McAdams, the beloved star of Mean Girls and The Notebook, made a rare public appearance this week alongside her longtime partner, screenwriter Jamie Linden, at Los Angeles International Airport. The couple, known for fiercely guarding their privacy, were photographed retrieving their luggage after deboarding a flight on Wednesday evening, offering fans a rare glimpse into their off-screen life.

The 46-year-old actress and her 44-year-old partner were casually dressed and appeared relaxed as they navigated the baggage claim area. McAdams wore a chambray button-up shirt layered over a black T-shirt, paired with tan pants and a baseball cap that partially concealed her tousled hair. A pair of wired headphones hung around her neck, adding to her understated look. Linden complemented her style with a white T-shirt under a patterned blue button-up and light-wash jeans, creating a coordinated denim vibe that felt effortlessly in sync.

The sighting quickly made waves online, not only because of McAdams’ low-key style but also because of how rarely she’s seen in public with Linden. The couple has been romantically linked since April 2016 and share two children—a son born in 2018 and a daughter born in 2020. Despite their Hollywood status, they’ve made it a point to keep their relationship and family life out of the spotlight.

McAdams, who rose to fame in the early 2000s, has long been admired for her ability to balance a successful career with a grounded personal life. Her breakout roles as Regina George in Mean Girls and Allie Hamilton in The Notebook cemented her status as a leading lady, but she’s also known for stepping away from the limelight when it no longer aligned with her values.

In a 2023 interview with Bustle, McAdams opened up about her decision to turn down major roles in films like The Devil Wears Prada and Iron Man. “I felt guilty for not capitalizing on the opportunity that I was being given,” she said. “But I also knew it wasn’t quite jiving with my personality and what I needed to stay sane.”

That instinct has served her well. McAdams has returned to the screen in recent years with carefully chosen roles that reflect her evolving priorities. Her performance in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret as Barbara Simon was widely praised for its emotional depth and authenticity. “It’s great to play a mom as a mom,” she told E! News. “I’ve played moms before in the past for probably the last decade. But it’s a different experience when you have done it in your real life, too.”

Her relationship with Linden appears to be built on shared values and mutual respect. In a 2018 interview with The Times, McAdams spoke candidly about motherhood and her desire to wait until the time felt right. “I had 39 years of me, I was sick of me,” she said. “I was so happy to put the focus on some other person.” She also noted that she wanted to be with someone creative and flexible enough to adapt to the unpredictable lifestyle of an actor. “We live such a gypsy life as actors, so [it’s great] being with someone who can be on the road as well,” she explained.

Linden, known for writing films like Dear John and We Are Marshall, has kept a low profile throughout their relationship. The couple rarely attends public events together and has never publicly shared photos of their children or revealed their names. Their decision to maintain privacy has only added to the intrigue surrounding their rare public sightings.